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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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